Lead Receptionist
Royal Russell School
Croydon
- £28,428 - £30,780 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 16 March 2026
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2026
Job overview
Lead Receptionist
Are you a well organised, effective administrator and line manager, looking to take on a key role using your interpersonal skills to lead the reception function in our busy and friendly School?
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who has the confidence and ambition to join our Operations Team to lead our Reception function and be the first point of contact for pupils, visitors, staff and parents, at the School. This is a full-time position working within the Operations Team of the School, providing outstanding support and care for the Royal Russell Community.
You will be highly professional, super-friendly, articulate, adaptable, and with the skills and gravitas to build an affinity with the ethos and values of the Royal Russell Community, all whilst maintaining a smart, approachable and dependable attitude. We are looking for a team player, but someone who has the ability to line manage, operate independently and with the confidence to make the right decisions to drive successful outcomes. Above all, you will be a positive, friendly and proactive person who wishes to demonstrate your customer-service skills and support the day to day running of our amazing School.
Experience of working in a similar role, such as front of house or as a concierge is essential. You will need to be dynamic and forward thinking, with an alert and customer focussed attitude towards your work and have the ability to understand why an eye for detail is important. It goes without saying that you will have excellent inter-personal skills and a willingness to be part of our wonderful community.
Salary: £28,428 to £30,780 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 07:30 to 15:30 or 10:30-18:30 (dependent on rota) (inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid break)
Working weeks: All year round
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Friday, 6th February 2026.
Interviews will be held toward the end of the following week.
If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
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About Royal Russell School
Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell team
Royal Russell is an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.
Royal Russell is different by design and offers an exceptional education as a family school by valuing what makes each pupil distinctively brilliant. Pupils are supported to realise their vision of success in an open community that reflects the real world and celebrates all achievements.
Located just 8 mins from East Croydon station, pupils enjoy the 110-acre campus, which contains incredible facilities to inspire learning and personal growth; from cutting-edge science labs, extensive sporting facilities, Chapel, Great Hall, spacious dining areas, Performing Arts Centre and beautiful Houses surrounded by green open space.
The School offers bespoke educational pathways to support children and is guided by expert tutors, teachers, coaches and pastoral teams.
There are more than 300 pupils in the Junior School, and over 800 pupils in the Senior School including approximately 250 pupils in the Sixth Form. The School also has around 180 boarders staying in the boarding houses on campus. Pupils benefit from learning in a co-educational setting and as part of an open community that reflects the real world, celebrating both individual and collective achievements.
Royal Russell was founded in 1853 as a charity to look after orphans of families from the textile trades and is proud to have enjoyed Royal Patronage from its foundation, and for having Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the School’s Patron during her reign.
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